teaching: instruction & materials

Topher teaches private lessons, workshops, and at music camps. With all his students, Topher emphasizes the fun to be found in playing music – whether playing by ear or from sheet music; whether writing new songs or learning the classics; whether playing alone, in a jam, or in a band.

Topher encourages his students to contact him if they have any questions about their music study.

Most students will be introduced to the practical side of theory - the things that explain what they’re learning technically, and that help players jump to the next level of musicianship. Reading and writing score, and more in-depth instruction in music theory is also available for interested students.

Percussion

Beginning and intermediate doumbek, applied to jigs, reels, and Middle-Eastern rhythms. Many of the techniques, concepts, and rhythms are applicable to other hand percussion instruments.